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  • brown bowl overflows with raw spinach pieces

    Your Foolproof Guide For Washing Spinach

    Did you know that leafy greens like spinach can carry bacteria? Here's how to wash your spinach properly to avoid food poisoning.

    By Megan Lim Read More
  • Person grating a carrot with a box grater

    Make Your Box Grater Easier To Clean With One Easy Trick

    Box graters can be stubborn things to clean, especially when shredding sticky foods like cheese. Luckily, there is one way to make the job easier.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • One Genius Storage Technique For Baking Pans Can Open Up Tons Of Kitchen Space

    It can be difficult to store your baking pans in a way that makes the best use of your cabinet space. However, this genius storage hack can help.

    By Buffy Naillon Read More
  • Cookies on a baking sheet being taken out of the oven

    What Is The Best Material For Baking Sheets?

    Baking sheets come in a variety of materials that each have their distinct advantages and drawbacks. However, one reigns supreme as the all-around best choice.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Person putting food down garbage disposal

    5 Things That Should Never Go Down Your Kitchen's Garbage Disposal

    If you want to keep your garbage disposal in top condition and avoid clogs, damages, and expensive repairs, never put these foods down the drain.

    By Jolee Sullivan Read More
  • Three plastic food containers with leftovers

    Banish Lingering Odors From Plastic Containers With One Simple Trick

    Plastic containers can start to smell after storing pungent leftovers, but fortunately there's an easy way to eliminate any unwanted odors.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife Read More
  • Knives stored in a wooden knife block

    How This Common Habit Turns Your Knife Block Into A Safety Hazard

    The most dangerous part of your knife block might not be the knives. Here's how to make sure you're storing your knives the safest way possible.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • A person holding a moldy strawberry

    If One Berry Grows Mold, Is It Safe To Eat The Rest?

    Does one moldy berry ruin all of the other ones in a container? We have the scientific answer to set your mind at ease.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • A woman wears a rubber glove while cleaning an oven door.

    Everything You Need To Clean An Oven Door Is In Your Pantry

    If you want to clean your oven door but avoid store-bought products with their harsh chemicals, consider using this item already in your kitchen pantry.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • coffee grounds and beans

    Don't Toss Your Coffee Grounds, Use Them To Clean Your Dirtiest Pans

    Regardless of how you brew your joe, make sure to save those used coffee grounds at the end. The coarse powder can make your greasy cookware shine like new!

    By Chloe O'Donnell Read More
  • Celebrity chef Bobby Flay smiling at a live cooking demonstration.

    Wait, Bobby Flay Washes His Chicken?

    Apparently, Bobby Flay washes his chicken before cooking it. He said so himself, even though many authorities advise against the poultry prep practice.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • A Nespresso machine with fresh brewed espresso

    What To Do If Your Nespresso Machine Gets Moldy

    The heat and moisture inside a Nespresso machine is the ideal breeding environment for mold to grow. Here's what to do if you notice mold inside your Nespresso.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Squeezing ketchup onto green background

    Ketchup Is Your Secret For Spotless Silverware

    It might not be anyone's secret to spotless laundry, but a basic bottle of ketchup might become your go-to cleaning agent for the shiniest silverware.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • A lemon sitting inside an open dishwasher

    How A Lemon Keeps Your Dishes And Dishwasher Fresh

    Lemons aren't just for cocktails, cooking, and baking anymore. Here's how to use a lemon to keep everything about your dishwasher fresh as a daisy.

    By Georgina Jedikovska Read More
  • Dole bagged salad on a store shelf

    Here's Why Bagged Salad Greens Are Labeled 'Triple-Washed'

    If a bagged salad carries the triple-washed designation, does it mean you don't have to wash it again? The answer is confusing and surprising.

    By Buffy Naillon Read More
  • lemon with oven, storage tub, and cutting board

    11 Genius Lemon Hacks To Naturally Clean Your Kitchen

    While a lemon is a versatile recipe ingredient, this simple fruit can also help you keep your kitchen fresh and sparkling when used as a cleaning agent.

    By Elaine Todd Read More
  • A red wine decanter with a glass and bottle of red wine

    The Pantry Staple That Removes Pesky Stains From Your Decanter With Ease

    Decanters can get stained and mucky because of many reasons. Thankfully, there's one pantry staple that can easily make them shine like new again.

    By Raven Brunner Read More
  • Pouring red wine from a decanter into a glass

    Easily Clean Your Wine Decanter With This Simple Ingredient

    Release the ghosts of red wines past. Here's the one ingredient you need to clean your wine decanter so your next bottle's true colors really shine.

    By Aspen Oblewski Read More
  • A woman cleaning a cheese grater

    Safely Cleaning Your Cheese Grater Without A Dishwasher

    Scrubbing your cheese grater clean by hand can put your fingers at risk of being, well, grated. To avoid injury, here are the cleaning tools you need.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Plastic container stained with tomato sauce

    Does Tomato Sauce Permanently Stain Plastic Containers?

    Is your plastic container stained with a greasy orange hue from the tomato sauce spaghetti you stored in it the previous night? Here's what you can do about it.

    By Aspen Oblewski Read More
  • A person washing broccoli in a sink

    How To Thoroughly Clean Broccoli With What You Have In The Pantry

    Broccoli is full of nooks and crannies that hide dust, dirt, and bugs. Luckily, the one thing that you need to clean it thoroughly is right in your pantry.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • Molcajete with guacamole next to a bowl of tortilla chips

    Why You Shouldn't Use Soap To Wash Your Molcajete

    Ready to clean your molcajete after pounding together a fresh batch of guacamole or tangy salsa? Make sure to stay far away from soap when doing so.

    By Ashlen Wilder Read More
  • Empty cast iron pan with dishtowel around its handle

    The Basic Pantry Staple That Removes Stuck-On Food From Cast Iron Pans

    Cast-iron cookware is great for high-heat cooking, but it's also prone to getting dirty. Luckily, all you need is one pantry staple to remove stuck-on food.

    By Chloe O'Donnell Read More
  • A bowl of fresh Brussels sprouts on top of a kitchen towel

    The Best Way To Clean And Prep Brussels Sprouts

    Those tightly-packed leaves of Brussels sprouts can be filled with dust, dirt, and bugs. Here's the best way to clean them properly before you start cooking.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako Read More
  • Slices of white sandwich bread on a cutting board

    How A Piece Of Bread Is The Answer To A Smokey Air Fryer

    Air fryers have a tendency to smoke when cooking something greasy. Thankfully, among the handy must-know air-fryer hacks is a trick to prevent just that.

    By Tara Bowen Read More
  • dryer sheets on a dryer

    Should You Be Cleaning Your Sheet Pans With Dryer Sheets?

    A viral hack for cleaning grimy sheet pans with dryer sheets has been circulating the internet for several years. Here's why you should avoid trying it.

    By Shawna Schofield Read More
  • stained plastic storage container next to a cut lemon, baking soda, and bottle of vinegar

    6 Ways To Remove Even The Toughest Stains From Plastic Storage Containers

    Every kitchen has them: plastic containers stained red-orange from leftover food storage. Before you toss them, try these methods to make yours look like new.

    By Deborah Murphy Read More
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